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Texas Rangers Leonys Martin, right, reacts to the call out trying to steal second base against Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

ARLINGTON, Texas — Craig Gentry had an infield hit that produced two runs and later hit a two-run homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox, 5-1, on Saturday night.

The Rangers broke a 1-1 tie and went ahead to stay on the speedy Gentry's infield hit in the fourth. He added his first homer in the eighth.

Alexi Ogando (3-2) pitched into the seventh inning for his first victory in five starts and the AL West-leading Rangers (19-11) clinched the series against the Red Sox (20-10), who still have the best record in the majors even after losing the first two games.

Ian Kinsler hit the first pitch thrown by John Lackey (1-2) into the left-field seats for his sixth homer this season, and 28th career leadoff shot.

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